Over the last 30 years Terrence Howard has been a Black Hollywood staple.

Bringing unforgettable characters like Quentin Spivey (‘The Best Man‘), Cameron Thayer (‘Crash‘), Djay (‘Hustle & Flow‘), James Rhodes (‘Iron Man‘), Lucious Lyon (‘Empire‘), and many others to life over his three-decade tenure, the veteran actor has not only collected top industry honors for his work but has even garnered Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations along the way.

That impressive, yet lengthy resume was the reason Howard announced his retirement in 2019 during the last season of ‘Empire.’

And though he didn’t keep his word at that time, three years later he’s revisited the statement and assured longtime fans he’s for real this time.

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3 years after Coko of SWV caught flack for saying Jhene Aiko‘s music puts people to sleep, the 34-year-old R&B diva has found a creative way to cash in on the notion.

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On Saturday (December 10), Diddy left jaws ajar when he unexpectedly announced that his family has expanded.

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Doja Cat certainly turned heads with her shaved head on the front (and inside the pages) of the latest ‘DAZED‘ magazine.

As we reported here, the femcee acted as the covergirl for its Winter 2022 ‘Beautiful’ issue and used its feature story to open up about redefining beauty standards, defining her racial identity, identifying the sounds set to board her new album (the follow-up to 2021’s GRAMMY-nominated ‘Planet HER‘), and so much more.

But if the quotes that line the appearance weren’t enough to get people talking, a behind the scenes look at the eccentric looks that accompanied them certainly will.

Look inside to see the action on the other side of the lens.

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The critical acclaim that’s come flooding in for SZA‘s long-awaited sophomore album, ‘SOS,’ seems set to be outpaced only by the gargantuan commercial response it’s been afforded.

Preceded to Billboard 200 battle by its housed Hot 100 top 20 hits ‘Shirt‘ (#11 peak), ‘I Hate U‘ (#7 peak), and ‘Good Days‘ (#9 peak), anticipation for the project saw it soar to the top of pre-order lists on many major digital retailers ahead of its official unveiling.

Just a day after being released on December 9, the 23-track effort zoomed to the top of Apple Music tallies in over 50 countries while also dominating real-time iTunes sales charts in nearly a dozen (as we reported here).

Its performance on those outlets, in conjunction with a record-breaking run on Spotify, sees the LP poised to enter the Billboard 200 with the GRAMMY winner’s biggest first-week numbers yet.

Details inside.

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Being one of the best-selling artists in digital music history certainly comes with its fair share of record-breaking stats; just ask The Weeknd.

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After watching his sophomore album, the March-released ‘Candydrip,’ be greeted with sweet critical acclaim and his highest positioning on the Billboard 200 to date, singer-songwriter Lucky Daye is hoping to return the set to its former glory with a reissue.

Released Friday (December 9), the GRAMMY winner has repackaged the 17-track project with four additional songs including new tunes ‘Magic,’ ‘Apply Pressure,’ a Lil Durk-less version of ‘NWA,’ and more.

Ahead of the deluxe drop, Daye unveiled the official music video for the tune ‘F*ckin Sound.’  Watch it inside and stream the revamped ‘Candydrip’ courtesy of Apple Music.

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Move over Chris Brown; there’s a new king of long-a** albums in town!

Hip-Hop fans who can’t get enough of Gucci Mane got an early Christmas present when the GRAMMY-nominated emcee recently dropped a brand new album that has a runtime of nearly four hours!

Titled ‘So Icy Boyz: the Finale,’ the 4-disc project –  a 1017 compilation produced by Zaytoven – is loaded with a whopping 80 tracks that features appearances from fellow Urban music stars like Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, Offset, Quavo, Lil Baby, Jeremih, and others.

Stream it inside courtesy of Apple Music.

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OWN is looking to score a ratings touchdown with their newest holiday film, ‘A Christmas Fumble.’

Starring Devale Ellis and model-actress Eva Marcille, the festive romantic comedy tells the tale of when the “Queen of Crisis Management” (portrayed by Marcille) took on her toughest client yet – a former pro football star-turned-TV commentator whose problematic past is coming back to haunt him.

Though she tries to keep things professional, the task is daunting given that she and the sportsman previously dated – a conflict of interest that sends the two down an unexpected road of hilarious twists and turns during the holidays.

Ahead of the flick’s premiere Saturday (December 10) at 9p EST, look inside to see its official trailer.

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On November 30, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) took to press to announce ‘Break My Soul,’ the chart-topping lead single from Beyonce‘s seventh solo studio album, ‘Renaissance,‘ had crossed its threshold for Platinum certification. This means it’s sold the equivalent of 1 million copies in the United States.

What’s more, the LP itself – which also houses the hits ‘Cuff It,’ ‘Church Girl,’ and others – is similarly certified.

And while the feat brought with it a number of noteworthy achievements, a clear standout is the exclusive club the diva is now part of thanks to the arrival of the new shiny plaques.

Details inside.

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Meghan Trainor is experiencing refreshed success with her viral smash ‘Made You Look.’

Indeed, the infectious track has made the masses stop, look, and listen – so much so that it’s climbed to #2 on the Official UK Singles Chart and, after impacting the top 30 in the US, is making a beeline for higher heights on the Billboard Hot 100.

To assist the push, Trainor has unwrapped a festive A Cappella incarnation of the cut alongside a Christmas-themed music video too.

Get into the Holiday spirit with Ms. Trainor after the jump…

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The salute adds to an action-packed year for the ladies; a year that has included breakout global success with their debut ‘Cardboard Box,’ winning the BRIT Rising Star honor, nabbing MOBO Award nominations, and a performance at the Soul Train Awards 2022.

With the group on a seemingly unstoppable ascend, check out them re-affirming why with their immaculate performance of ‘Feature Me’ after the jump…

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